All Upcoming Events

All Upcoming Events

All Upcoming Events

January 2026

Photograph of large sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. carved out of stone.
  • American Historical Holidays
Monday, January 19, 2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Deepen your knowledge of this holiday with historical documents, essays, videos, and lesson plans from the Gilder Lehrman Institute.

February 2026

Ryan Cole, author
  • Book Breaks
  • All Audiences
  • Free
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

Ryan Cole

The Last Adieu: Lafayette’s Triumphant Return, the Echoes of Revolution, and the Gratitude of the Republic

Print of Columbia crowning an image of George Washington and an image of Abraham Lincoln with laurel leaves. To the left of Washington are images from his presidency and the American Revolution, and on the right of Lincoln are images from his presidency and the Civil War. At Columbia's feet are broken shackles, an eagle, and cannons. She is stepping on a lion, which might represent the British Empire.
  • American Historical Holidays
Monday, February 16, 2026

Presidents’ Day

Deepen your knowledge of this holiday with historical documents, essays, videos, and lesson plans from the Gilder Lehrman Institute.

June 2026

Lin-Manuel Miranda and students at the 2025 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Gala.
  • All Audiences
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm ET

2026 Annual Gala

Join us as we celebrate and recommit ourselves to the rising generation and the future of our democracy.

July 2026

Group of emancipated enslaved people sitting in yard. With buildings visible in background.
  • Teachers
  • Professional Development
  • Online
Monday, July 27–Friday, July 31, 2026

Slavery and Abolition

Register for this seminar, led by Prof. Manisha Sinha, by July 20.

August 2026

Two women in dark hats and dresses walking out of a synagogue. A man in a dark suit, white shirt, and light-colored hat is behind the women. Above the doorway of the synagogue is a sign saying "This synagogue will be open for 24 hours for special services on D-Day: All Are Welcome"
  • Teachers
  • Professional Development
  • Online
Monday, August 10–Friday, August 14, 2026

The History of American Jewish Life

Register for this seminar, led by Prof. Hasia R. Diner, by August 3.

Multicolored map of the Oklahoma and Indian Territories, divided by a red line.
  • Teachers
  • Professional Development
  • Online
Monday, August 10–Friday, August 14, 2026

American Indians and the Law

Register for this seminar, led by Prof. Lindsay G. Robertson, by August 3.